Letter: Loss of Greyhound will create isolation, hardships
To The Editor: The Honourable Marc Garneau, MP Minister of Transport House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Minister Garneau: Recently, Greyhound Canada, a private extra-provincial bus company, announced that they would no longer provide service to most of British Columbia. For rural residents like those in my riding of...
Opinion: Reconciling Energy and Indigenous Rights
In 2007, Canada was one of four countries to vote against the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (with New Zealand, the United States and Australia). With its single-minded focus on making Canada an “energy superpower,” albeit only with fossil fuels, the Harper government feared the declaration’s concept of ...
Typical Canadian family health care costs $13,000
A typical Canadian family of four will pay $12,935 for health care in 2018, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “Health care in Canada isn’t free — Canadians actually pay a substantial amount for public health care through their taxes, even...
Op/Ed: One year of working for you
A little over a year ago, I became Premier of B.C. It’s been a challenging and rewarding year, and I’m energized by everything we’ve been able to do for the people of B.C. Our priority is working for you, to make life more affordable, improve the services you and your family rely on, and create good jobs and a strong, sustainable...
Dark echoes in an era of semi-disclosure
Echo chambers has been popular as a buzz phrase as of late, the idea that we post and share links and opinions that we agree with on social media to others that also agree with them, thereby amplifying their echo. What happens to those chambers, though, when 'dark echoes' infect public debate? In an era of increasing public...
Letter: We all have responsibility to stop Site C Dam
To The Editor: On July 17, I went to hear Wendy Holm - an award-winning Canadian Agrologist, columnist, and editor of the book Damming the Peace: The Hidden Costs of the Site C Dam - speak about why the world should do everything possible to stop the construction of this dam. I encourage everyone to get the book and read it....
Op/Ed: Everyone gets hurt by Canadian Steel Tariffs
Last Halloween, Justin Trudeau launched a thousand photo ops by wearing a Superman costume into the House of Commons. Now it’s time for the Prime Minister to show Canadians what kind of Man of Steel he wants to be. Canada is in the early stages of a potential all-out trade war with the United States, brought about by the...
Stetski calls for stronger leadership on Canada Parks Day
NDP National Parks Critic, Wayne Stetski (Kootenay–Columbia), made the following statement in honour of Canada Parks Day 2018: “Today we celebrate Canada’s national, provincial and community parks, which allow Canadians across the country to enjoy captivating landscapes and to connect with our spectacular natural heritage. ...
Letter: We need a real plan, not another pipeline
To The Editor: Each year, I, like many, dread the summer. How will the fire season be this year? How many will die in heat waves? Will my friends, family and community be safe? With each year becoming hotter, and more heat related fires and deaths, shouldn't we be investing in clean technology instead of pipelines and fracked...
Greening Up: Grasping at Straws
“The whale represents all living creatures. They’re so precious, they’re so wonderful, just like this universe is, like this planet is, and like you are. We have to never forget that. You’re part of it. We’re here for a reason and that’s to make sure this universe stays beautiful and wonderful and brilliant. And it’s so...
